1.
To ~ a problem or difficulty means to overcome it.
None of these countries has found a way yet to ~ the problem of the polarization of wealth.
= get over
PHRASAL VERB: V P n
2.
If you ~ a rule or law, you find a way of doing something that the rule or law is intended to prevent, without actually breaking it.
Although tobacco ads are prohibited, companies ~ the ban by sponsoring music shows.
PHRASAL VERB: V P n
3.
If news gets around, it becomes well known as a result of being told to lots of people.
They threw him out because word got around that he was taking drugs...
I’ll see that it gets round that you’ve arrived.
= get about
PHRASAL VERB: V P that, it V P that
4.
If you ~ someone, you persuade them to allow you to do or have something by pleasing them or flattering them.
Max could always get round her.
PHRASAL VERB: V P n
5.
If you ~, you visit a lot of different places as part of your way of life.
He claimed to be a journalist, and he got around.
PHRASAL VERB: V P